# Crime & Safety — Warrumbungle Shire

Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.

Area: Warrumbungle Shire (Council (LGA))

A rising number of recorded offences means safety is a growing concern for Warrumbungle Shire. The crime rate has jumped 34.8% over the last five years, a climb that is much higher than in most other areas. There are now 11,664 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is higher than most similar regions.

Offences are more frequent here than in most areas. Assault and related crimes are the most common at 13.8%, followed by theft at 11.7% and property damage at 9.0%.

Assault and burglary rates are both much higher than in most areas, with 1,615 and 824 offences per 100,000 respectively. In contrast, robbery and drug offences are much lower than in most other places.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 11,664 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,615 | — |
| Sexual offences rate | 314 | — |
| Robbery rate | 11 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 824 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,366 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 412 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,051 | — |
| Drug offences rate | 217 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 34.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA18020/warrumbungle-shire/topic/crime-safety